Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA): Federal law that prohibits accessing a computer without authorization, or in excess of authorization. Must be considered when defining access levels and penalties for violations in MAC policy.
Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA): Requires federal agencies to develop and implement information security programs. Provides framework for protecting government information and systems.
Privacy Act of 1974: Establishes code of fair information practices governing collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of personally identifiable information maintained by federal agencies.
HIPAA: Provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information. Critical if MAC policy involves healthcare data.
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA): Requires financial institutions to explain their information-sharing practices and protect sensitive data. Relevant if MAC policy involves financial data.
NIST Special Publication 800-53: Provides security and privacy control standards and guidelines for federal information systems. Essential reference for MAC policy development.
Common Criteria: International standard for computer security certification. Provides framework for evaluating security features and assurance requirements.
TCSEC/Orange Book: Department of Defense standard that sets basic requirements for assessing effectiveness of security controls in computer systems.
PCI DSS: Security standards for organizations handling credit card information. Must be incorporated if MAC policy covers payment systems.
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX): Requires proper internal control structures and assessment procedures for public companies. Impacts MAC policies in corporate environments.
FERPA: Federal law protecting privacy of student education records. Must be considered if MAC policy involves educational institutions.
State Data Breach Laws: Various state-specific requirements for handling and reporting data breaches. MAC policy must accommodate relevant state regulations.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): Comprehensive state privacy law affecting businesses handling California residents' data. MAC policy must comply if applicable.
DoD Requirements: Specific security requirements for military systems and information. Essential for MAC policies in defense-related contexts.
ISO 27001: International standard for information security management. Provides framework for MAC policies in global organizations.
